I read the OP about the molle vest. I thought that it was a good heads up. It seems that something else has been deleted somewhere along the line so I am confused as to what the actual problem is.
I read and participate in forums because I believe that members posts are offered without an ax to grind. They are not pushing an item as a salesman or store owner might because they are overstocked in inventory or because the markup is higher on it that another. I like the it when someone does a review, also for the same reasons. If something is offered by a vendor at a great price then I see no reason that the members of the forum should not be apprised so that they may take advantage of a good deal.

But as JD stated above, "this is their sandbox and we need to play by their rules. We're only guests here just as on any other forum. C'est la vie."